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Beyond Wikipedia: How the ORC can support learners in grades 10–12

Beyond Wikipedia: How the ORC can support learners in grades 10–12. The ‘Common’ Connection October 15, 2013 Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator. Welcome!. Why go beyond Wikipedia?. Changes to Google. TED Talk by Eli Pariser Beware online "filter bubbles“

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Beyond Wikipedia: How the ORC can support learners in grades 10–12

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  1. Beyond Wikipedia: How the ORC can support learners in grades 10–12 The ‘Common’ Connection October 15, 2013 Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator

  2. Welcome!

  3. Why go beyond Wikipedia?

  4. Changes to Google TED Talk by Eli Pariser Beware online "filter bubbles“ http://www.ted.com/talks/eli_pariser_beware_online_filter_bubbles.html

  5. Accessing the ORC LearnAlberta.ca • In school automatic authentication • Remote access requires a district username/password • Share your district username/password using low tech methods • Email jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca for your district’s remote username/password

  6. Canada In Context • Canadian content! • Customizable read aloud feature • Articles downloadable to MP3 • Text translation to 13 languages • Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage • Jump to related articles within the article

  7. World History In Context • Customizable read aloud feature • Downloadable articles to MP3 • Text translation to 13 languages • Featured videos, news and stories on homepage • Jump to related articles within an article • Access thousands of newspaper articles, magazines, reference materials, videos, images and websites

  8. Global Issues In Context • Customizable listen feature • Text translation into 8 languages • Download content to MP3 • Research tools for students and staff • Topic pages have podcasts, videos, images, and related portal suggestions • World map – search for articles based on geography • Global Issues Blog – updated frequently • Research tools includes search tips, guided tours for students • Educator Resources include guided tours and curriculum standards

  9. Science In Context • Featured news and videos on homepage • Content organized into Featured, Reference, News, Statistics, Videos, images, etc. on topic pages • Customizable listen feature • Download articles to MP3 • Text translation into 13 languages • Resources section includes resources for students, teachers and librarians • “Curriculum Standards” for Alberta

  10. Teen Health and Wellness • Database addresses teen health and wellness issues for students in grades 6-12 • Students can share personal stories • Students can submit questions to Dr. Jan and receive answers back • Current in the news topics changed frequently • Many interactive features in the database that allow students to interact and contribute

  11. Canadian Literary Centre • Canadian Content! • Customizable read aloud feature • Article permalinks • Ability to create notes within articles and save • Text translation to 32 languages • Download to PDF, save in a folder or print directly

  12. Canadian Points of View • Essays written from multiple sides of current Canadian-themed issues • Organized by category and then related topics • Homepage guides for research • In the Spotlight • Customizable listen feature • Access Canadian magazines, newspapers, International newspapers, Bios, Radio and News transcripts, etc. • Embedded Canadian Curriculum standards • With An Account: • Can create folders and sort by date, articles, videos, etc. • Can create RSS feeds on searches

  13. Canadian Reference Centre • Canadian Reference Centre • Customizable listen feature (periodicals and reference) • Text translation into 32 languages (periodicals and reference) • CRC Student Research Centre • Topics included on homepage like math, art and media, current issues, careers, business, etc. • Can limit search on homepage • Spotlight included on homepage.

  14. TeachingBooks.net • Bring an author into your classroom any time you need • Search for Meet-the-Author Movies or Book Readings, Author Audio Name Pronunciation, book guides and lesson plans • Access Alberta specific booklists: • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers Choice Award (YRCA) • ELA Authorized Novel and Nonfiction Reading Lists grades 4-12 • Meet-the-author book readings in French • Canadian Book Award Winners/Canadian Book and Author Resources • Personalized Book Lists upon request

  15. Visual Thesaurus Features Include: • 6 languages including English, French, Spanish and German • Correct word pronunciation • Images related to words with right click • Word of the day/week/month • Personalized word lists and spelling bees* • Vocabgrabber* *With personal account

  16. Setting up a personal Visual Thesaurus account

  17. ORC Support Site www.onlinereferencecentre.ca • Resource training materials - podcasts, videos, archived webinars, and guides • Information about upcoming free ORC PD opportunities • Information about province-wide resource trials and surveys • Online booking system for ORC sessions • Calendar of ORC Events • Links to Twitter and Facebook accounts

  18. ORC Listserv • Weekly email updates organized by E/J/S: • New resources and features • Province-wide trials • Surveys • Free PD opportunities • No emails during school breaks • Membership has its benefits – joining incentive • Email ORC@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca or visit the ORC Support Site to join today

  19. The Gravy Section The next 3 slides include the highlights of ORC resources that we did not cover together. Please use this as a guide for navigating these resources as needed.

  20. Advanced Placement Source • Ideal support resource for IB and AP programs • Can change the language of interface and search in other language (French, German and Spanish Available) • Visual Search - relevancy boxes, alternate format • Smart Text Searching – input a whole page • Can search “Subjects” to expand or limit search • Customizable listen feature available for periodicals, MP3 downloads available • Some academic journals provide English, Spanish and French • Create notes within the article – sign in to save

  21. CBC News In Review • Features Include: • 4 new videos added each month • 17 broad categories with a range of 4-25 videos in each • Embedded downloadable PDFs for each video • Downloadable worksheets and ideas on how to use CBC News in Review in the classroom can be found at: http://newsinreview.cbclearning.ca/

  22. World Book Advanced • Text to Speech new for fall 2012 • Text Translation • Timeline feature • eBooks • Available on iPads • Online Training Available

  23. Contact For more information about the ORC or to schedule a school presentation Call 780-414-0805 ext.229 OR Email: jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca

  24. Links to Check out ORC Support Site http://www.onlinereferencecentre.ca/ ORC ListServ https://lists.talonline.ca/listinfo/orc ORC Facebook http://www.facebook.com/OnlineReferenceCentre

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